Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers are a flavorful and juicy dish made with chicken tenders and coated in a rich garlic parmesan butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken tenders, thighs or breast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 stick butter
- 8–10 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup parmesan, grated
- 1 tbsp hot sauce, more if desired
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley, minced
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
- Combine chicken seasoning ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- Cut chicken into 3″ pieces, place in a large bowl or ziptop bag, and coat with olive oil and spices.
- Pack chicken onto the skewers tightly.
- Add butter and garlic to a microwave-safe bowl and heat until partially melted.
- Add red pepper flakes, hot sauce, parsley, and parmesan to the butter and whisk together.
- Scoop out 1/3 of the sauce for basting par-cooked chicken and reserve the rest.
- Cook 2-3 skewers in an air fryer at 400 degrees for 5 minutes.
- Flip skewers, baste with sauce, and cook for an additional 2 minutes at 400 degrees.
- Flip back, baste with more sauce, and cook another 5-6 minutes until internal temp reaches 165 degrees.
- Serve with a final pass of garlic sauce and extra parmesan.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is tightly packed on skewers for maximum juiciness.
- For best flavor, use freshly minced garlic and freshly grated parmesan.
- Keep a separate basting brush for the reserved sauce to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 skewers
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg